Best cafes to visit at Mount Austin in Johor Bahru

When it comes to cafes, most of us look for a good cup of coffee, flatlay-friendly breakfast sets, and an Insta-worthy décor. All of this is available in Singapore, but if you’ve ‘been there, done that’, a trip across the border to check out the café scene there might be in order.

There are numerous possibilities in our northern neighbor. If you’re lost and don’t know where to start, here are 25 JB cafes to visit first.

– Jalan Dhoby, Trus & Wong Ah Fook  –

1. Bev C – Signature espresso ice cubes won’t dilute your iced coffee

Bev C is a cafe that sells pieces from its own apparel brand as well as homemade beverages and sweets.

The Espresso Ice Cube beverages (from RM16, S$4.70) are the cafe’s signature. Yes, the ice cubes are made of espresso, so no more diluted coffees from leaving your drinks out in the sun.

Peckish guests can load up on sweet and savoury treats like OH MAMA! (RM18, S$5.28), a chicken rendang croissant, or Dome Cakes (RM16, S$4.70), which are only available on Friday and Sunday. These marble-glazed cakes are ideal for your next brunch Instagram picture.

Halal: No
Must-try: Espresso Ice Cube w Gula Melaka & Milk (RM17, ~S$4.99), Laksa Salsa Johor (from RM20, ~S$5.67), Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake (RM14, ~S$4.11)

Address: 54 Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru 80000, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 10am-7pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
Contact: +60 16 725 3530

2. Chaiwalla & Co. Container Cafe – 540 customisable drink options

Chaiwalla & Co. Container Cafe doesn’t have an air-conditioned area but fret not because that’s what their handcrafted teas are for – to keep you cool. Plus, you get free rein to customise your own beverage, selecting from 4 tea bases, 15 flavours, and 9 toppings available. If you’re counting, that’s 540 drinks you can mix and match.

The options can be bewildering, so stick to our favourite orders for a fail-safe drink. Get a fresh milk base, banana flavour and vanilla custard to make a Korean-style banana milk drink. Alternatively, a BBT classic with a milk tea base, caramel taste, and pearl topping is available.

If you don’t want to make your own cocktails, there are simpler options. Iced Thai Milk Tea (RM9.80, S$2.88) or Iced Chai Latte (RM9.80, S$2.88) are both excellent choices.

Halal:Yes
Must-try: Build Your Drink (from RM6.80, ~S$2.02), Vietnamese Coffee (from RM10.80, ~S$3.17)

Address: Lot 2810, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru 80000, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Mon 10am-6pm | Tue-Sun 10am-12am
Contact:+60 17 706 6800

3. The Ice-Cream Project – Fresh ice cream made using liquid nitrogen

The glass case of flavours is the first thing most people see when they go into an ice cream parlour. This display, however, is noticeably absent from The Ice-Cream Project. That is not to mean that there is only one flavour available. Rather, ice cream is created to order, with liquid nitrogen used to whip cream and sugar into a frozen dessert.

While they don’t have the most taste options, they do have some unusual ones, such as Peanut Butter Cookie Dough and Milo Dinosaur, which Singaporeans would no sure recognise.

Halal:Yes
Must-try: Brownies & Cream, Butterscotch (both RM19/cup, ~S$5.58)

Address: 31 Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru 80000, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: 12pm-10pm, Daily
Contact: +60 7 207 2021

4. The Replacement – Muij-esque aesthetic

Before you go to The Replacement, clear off your phone’s gallery to make room for all the wonderful #OOTDs you’ll be snapping. The all-white room, marble walls, and beech wood furnishings will make bright clothing stand out.

Of course, you shouldn’t just come here for the looks; there’s also plenty to eat here, including brunch staples, poke bowls, burgers, and pastas. Churros (from RM15.90, S$4.67) are also available, with both savoury and sweet dips.

Halal:Halal suppliers but serves alcohol
Must-try: Churros with Salted Egg Yolk Dip (RM17.90, ~S$5.25), Crab Meat Mentaiko Aglio Olio (RM26.90, ~S$7.89), Berries Compote French Toast (RM24.90, ~S$7.31)

Address: 33-34, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru 80000, Malaysia
Opening hours: 9am-5pm, Daily
Contact: +60 12 547 7885

5. Flowers in the Window – Garden-themed with plants & flowers

We don’t blame you if you think Flowers in the Window has been abandoned, with vines crawling over the facade. However, the long lines of people waiting to get in will demonstrate differently.

All that greenery is another giveaway for what this JB cafe offers: clean and healthy food options like their lotus chips salmon bowl (RM24, ~S$6.97) – a warm salad of mashed peas, roasted pumpkin and avocado, crispy lotus, and grilled salmon.

Even their small bites are on the healthier side, such as their kakiage (RM9, ~S$2.62) vegetable tempura and baby spinach salad (RM9, ~S$2.62). They also have pastries and cakes (from RM12, ~S$3.49) in their display case that look almost too good to eat.

Halal:Yes
Must-try: Watermelon Strawberry Juice (RM15, ~S$4.35), Hainan Beef/Chicken Noodles (RM16, ~S$4.64), Smoked Salmon Bread (RM16.90, ~S$4.90)

Address: 9, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 9am-4pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Contact: +60 7 222 7489

6. Roast & Coffee – Authentic Hainanese breakfast spot

If you usually start your days with Yakun or Toast Box, try Roast & Coffee. It’s a classic Hainanese eatery serving kaya toast, eggs, and Nanyang-style coffee. Even the crockery is retro-inspired, with vintage floral motif cups and blue porcelain bowls.

There are some familiar products on the menu, such as Kampung Eggs (RM3, S$0.87) and Double Butter Kaya (RM3.20, S$0.93). Some of their dishes, like as the Homemade Zui Kueh (RM6.90, S$2.01), even have a Johorean touch. These have a sweet sauce sprayed on top, which drastically changes the flavour.

Halal:No
Must-try: Signature Laksa (RM9.90, ~S$2.88), Crunchy Peanut Kaya Bun (RM5.90, ~S$1.71), Ice Bath Cham (kopi and teh) (RM8.90, ~S$2.59)

Address: 62 & 63 Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: 7am-5pm, Daily
Contact: +60 11 1895 6100

– Skudai, Bukit Indah –

7. Maco Cafe & Bakery – Over 20 flavours of mille crepe cakes

The mille pancake cake remains popular, as seen by the throngs that swarm both Maco Cafe & Bakery locations in JB. Their thin crepes come in a range of flavours, including audience favourites Matcha Azuki, Hokkaido Milk, and Yam & Red Bean (from RM11.50/slice, S$3.34).

If you want something more savoury, the cafe also serves a variety of Western dishes such as pastas, pizzas, and salads. If your mouth is itching, you can share some appetisers like onion rings (RM16.90, S$4.90) and chicken wings (RM18.90, S$5.50).

Halal:No
Must-try: Original Vanilla Mille Crepe (RM95/cake, ~S$27.8), Musang Durian Mille Crepe (RM120/cake, ~S$35.21), Maco’s Signature Burger (RM24.90, ~S$7.31)

Taman Sutera Utama outlet
Address: 65 Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/2, Taman Sutera Utama, Skudai Johor Bahru 81300, Malaysia
Opening hours: 10.30am-10pm, Daily
Contact:+60 13 727 3366

Taman Mutiara Rini outlet
Address: 29 Jalan Utama 34, Taman Mutiara Rini, Skudai Johor Bahru 81300, Malaysia
Opening hours: 10.30am-9.30pm, Daily
Contact:+60 19 734 3366

8. Kafuka Cafe & Music Studio – Japanese–inspired & minimalistic

Time appears to slow down in this sleek and pleasant tiny room named Kafuka. The Japanese zakka-inspired design is a welcome contrast from the standard industrial interiors seen in many cafes these days. If that isn’t enough to entice you, they also have charming pots of miniature plants and cuddly companions that liven up the entire place.

Kafuka’s menu, like its aesthetic, is highly influenced by Japanese cuisine, featuring delicacies like as their iconic Pork Patty Burger (RM19, S$5.56), Karaage Chicken Burger (RM19, S$5.56), and Cheesecakes (RM12, S$3.51).

Halal:No
Must-try: Pork Patty Burger (from RM19, ~S$5.56), Karaage Chicken Burger (from RM19, ~S$5.56), Cheesecakes (from RM12, ~S$3.51)

Address: 16A Jalan Bendahara 12, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Skudai, Johor ​​81300, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 12pm-6pm | Fri-Sun 12pm-7pm (Closed on Thursdays)
Contact:+60 7554 4572

9. Sorella Cafe – Japanese handmade desserts & cakes

You don’t have to travel to Japan to sample Japanese-French pastries and artisanal sweets. Sorella Cafe’s pastry chefs make their pastries and cakes by hand, so you know they’ve put a lot of thought and effort into what they’re providing.

Their specialty Kori Lemon Cake (RM15.90, S$4.64) is a frozen delicacy full with lemon zest – a refreshing dessert to beat the heat. If you’re looking for something hot, they also provide Croissant Sandwiches (from RM24.90, S$7.27) created with fresh croissants cooked in-house.

Halal:Halal suppliers but serves alcohol
Must-try: Homemade Waffles (from RM18.90, ~S$5.52), Dino Themed Puffs w Ice Cream (RM19.90, ~S$5.81)

Address: 48 Jalan Indah, 28/1 Taman Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru 81200, Malaysia
Opening hours: 10am-8pm, Daily
Contact:+60 7287 7779

– Taman Pelangi, Taman Sri Terbau –

10. L.café by Lavender – Both a bakery & cafe

Think of L.café as a very hip Western bakery-cum-cafe, where you get to pick from a wide variety of freshly baked bread and pastries to go along with your coffee fix. They’re owned by Lavender, a Malaysian chain of bakeries that even has outlets at Jewel Changi and ION Orchard.

It’s not just their viennoiseries that are baked in house. The cafe also makes it a point to make its own jams and even sausages without the use of preservatives or hard-to-pronounce chemicals, meaning you’ll be downing food that’s as freshly made as it gets.

Try the Chicken Ham & Cheese Bun (RM3.50, S$1.03) and Otak Cheese Bun (RM4.70, S$1.38) for savoury options that can also be dabao-ed for breakfast. Toffee Danish (RM7.30, S$2.14) and Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Danish (RM6.80, S$2.02), on the other hand, would satiate any sweet taste.

Halal:Yes
Must-try: Salted Butter Roll (RM7.30, ~S$2.14), Japanese Polo Bun (RM3.40, ~S$1), Iced Mocha (RM13, ~S$3.81)

Address: 64, 66 & 68 Jalan Serampang, Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru 80400, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: 9am-10pm, Daily
Contact: +60 7 335 9966

11. Morihana – House-shaped cafe with homemade bakes & pastries

The silhouette of Morihana looks like it’s been lifted straight off drawings of houses we did as kids – complete with a little chimney on the roof. The cutesy aesthetic isn’t just in the cafe’s exterior, you’ll also be able to spot it in their pastries as well.

Take, for example, their famous Azure (RM24, S$6.97), which features a lime apple mousse perfectly moulded into a ball. You’ll also want to take pictures with their charming Teddy Bear (RM25, S$7.27), which is covered with a salted caramel sauce and contains Valrhona caramel chocolate mousse and coffee ganache.

While many of them seem indulgent, their baked goods are low in sugar and contain no preservatives, so go ahead and indulge.

Halal:No
Must-try: ¼ Matcha Nama Cake (RM25, ~S$7.27), Peach Oolong tea (RM12/pot, ~S$3.49), Rose Watermelon (RM20, ~S$5.81)

Address: Lot B, Jalan Ekoflora Utama, Taman Ekoflora, Johor Bahru 81100, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Tue-Sun, 12pm-7pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact:+60 16 766 5613

12. Café Racer by Grillbar – American-style diner by a bike fan

Even if there are dozens of Vespas exhibited on the walls and dining floor, you have not entered a carpark when you visit Café Racer by Grillbar. These belonged to the owner, who is a bike enthusiast as well as a foodie.

The rest of the space is reminiscent of an American diner, with red booth seats and a checkered tile floor. The cuisine reflects the same sentiments, with typical diner delicacies like fried onion flower (RM15.95, S$4.68), as well as burgers and milkshakes.

Halal:Yes
Must-try: Wagyu Sirloin (RM55, ~S$16), Nachos Enchiladas Chicken Melt (RM15, ~S$4.40), Mudpie Milkshake (RM28)

Address: 72 Jalan Pingai, Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru 80400, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 5pm-11pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Contact: +60 19 337 3400 (WhatsApp only)

13. Sweet Blossom Coffee Roasters – Coffee specialists

Serious coffee connoisseurs who know their arabica from their robusta will appreciate Sweet Blossom Coffee Roasters’ concise menu. They only serve four drinks: black coffee (RM9, S$2.61), white coffee (RM12, S$3.49), espresso tonic (RM12, S$3.49), and filter coffee (RM18, S$5.23).

The name says it all, yet this JB cafe roasts its own single origin beans for their aromatic cuppas. While they do not sell cakes and pastries with their drinks, clients are allowed to enjoy any delights purchased at the patisserie next door on their premises.

Halal:Not halal certified but drinks do not contain alcohol
Must-try: Espresso Tonic (RM12, ~S$3.49)

Address: 28, Jalan Maju, Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru 80400, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Sat-Wed 9am-5pm (Closed on Thursdays & Fridays)
Contact: +60 16 770 5139

– Mount Austin –

14. M2 Cafe – Mickey-mouse themed cafe

Visiting M2 Cafe is like playing the simple setting of Hidden Mickey. There are symbols of the Disney icon’s enormous ears, white gloves, red trousers and yellow shoes everywhere you turn, from the lights to the seats and even on the dinnerware.

They serve both Western and Japanese cuisine, as well as hotpot. Their Tiramisu Cake (RM18, S$5.24) features a cocoa-dusted Mickey emblem, while the chocolate dip in their Mickey Choco Fondue (RM25, S$7.28) comes in a Mickey mug.

Halal:No
Must-try: Belgian Caramel Cheesecake (RM18, ~S$5.24), Vanilla Peach Waffle (RM18, ~S$5.24), Smoke Duck Creamy Carbonara (RM18, ~S$5.24)

Address: 7-01 Jalan Austin Heights 8/8, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru 81100, Malaysia
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 5pm-11pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Contact:+60 115 853 3065

15. The Atlas Maison – Wide selection of pastries available

The Atlas Maison provides everything you’d expect in a pleasant cafe to pass away an afternoon: freshly baked pastries, strong brewed coffee, and sweet and savoury brunch items. It helps that the café has a clean look with comfortable booth seats and gentle lighting to peruse the publications presented at the front bar.

The completely stocked display case is certainly pretty appealing to the eye, but getting one or two pastries is even more pleasing to the stomach.

Caramel Mixed Nut Danish (RM11, S$3.19) with layers of crispy, flakey pastry topped with crunchy nuts is a must-try. It goes well with coffee (from RM11, S$3.19) or their distinctive Callebaut Hot Chocolate (RM16, S$4.68), which is available in 54% or 70% cocoa.

Halal:No
Must-try: Pain au Chocolat (RM7.5, ~S$2.19), Custard Doughnut (RM6, ~S$1.75)

Address: 32 Jalan Mount Austin 8/7, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru 81100, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: 9am-5pm, Daily
Contact:+60 14 320 7823

16. JWC, The Factory 30 – Large cafe in former factory

JWC, The Factory 30 takes coffee seriously; its baristas have received awards for their cups of joe in national competitions.

You can see these baristas in operation at the V-shaped bar that takes up a large chunk of the first floor. They can make complicated coffee-based drinks like the spicy Irish Coffee (RM40, S$11.70) with a shot of whisky in addition to normal gourmet brews like lattes and flat whites.

Halal:No
Must-try: Irish coffee (RM40, ~S$11.70), Tiramisu Box (RM38, ~S$11.11), Ice Drip Coffee (RM28, ~S$8.19)

Address: 30 Jalan Mutiara Emas 5/3, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru 81100, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: 11am-11pm, Daily
Contact:+60 12 521 6442

17. Creamery Boutique Ice Cream – Ice cream served on lava cookies

Already, ice cream over warm cookies seems like a combination made in heaven. But the fact that these Creamery Boutique Ice Cream cookies are loaded with sauces that drip out as you bite into them adds a new level of deliciousness.

There are 12 ice cream varieties to choose from, as well as 6 huge foundation biscuits filled with chocolate lava, matcha lava, and salted egg lava. Psst, we’ve heard that Matcha Lava Biscuit with Earl Grey Ice Cream (RM16, S$4.68) is a fantastic tea pairing.

Halal:No
Must-try: Chocolate Banana, Cheese, Baby Milk – Single Scoop (RM9.90, ~S$2,90) Double Scoop (RM15.50, ~S$4.53)

Address: 33 Jalan Austin Heights 8/3 Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru 81100, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Sun-Tue,Thu 1pm-9pm | Fri-Sat 1pm-10pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
Contact: +60 12 451 3357

18. Image Cooker – Vegetarian cuisine served in army mess tins

As dining at Image Cooker will demonstrate, vegetarian food does not have to be limited to salads. When you bite into burgers like the Mushroom Steak Burger (RM18.90, S$5.30), which replaces meat with a thick slab of umami-rich portobello, you won’t miss it.

Aside from meals, the cafe delivers quirkiness, with dishes set on army mess tins and drinks served in camera lens cups – something worth photographing for your social media.

Halal:Not certified but dishes are vegetarian
Must-try: Mini Steamboat (RM20.90, ~S$6.12), Mushroom Baked Rice (RM20.90, ~S$6.12), Mini Potato Pizzas (RM16.90, ~S$4.94)

Address: 19B&C Jalan Harmonium 33/1, Taman Desa Tebrau, Johor Bahru 81100, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: 11am-9pm, Daily
Contact:+60 16 776 9790

– Taman Molek –

19. Brew Orchestra – Yoghurt-based drinks & healthy bowls

Even in food-centric JB, the Brew Orchestra will make it easier to keep to your diet. Their famous Power Bowls include proteins such as Flame Grilled Beef (RM26, S$7.60) and Cajun Grilled Chicken Leg (RM32, S$9.29). To make a substantial supper, these are served with brown rice, salad, or mashed sweet potatoes.

If you want to, you can continue to indulge. The Monster Burger (RM25, S$7.26) is their version on our McSpicy and is worth a cheat day. Alternatively, squander your calories on The Breakfast Orchestra (RM25, S$7.26), which serves only one person.

Halal:No
Must-try: Eggs Benedict (RM24, ~S$6.97), Sweet Potato Latte (RM15, ~S$4.39)

Address: 19 Jalan Molek 1/5C, Taman Molek, Johor Bahru 81100, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm | Sat-Sun 8.30am-7pm
Contact:+60 16 735 0952

20. My Liberica Coffee – Owns their own coffee plantation

My Liberica is one of Malaysia’s few locally owned coffee brands in the thriving cafe scene. This hidden gem in Taman Molek is run by a group of serious coffee makers who also own a coffee plantation.

Take a seat at the coffee bar to observe the baristas at work and be fascinated by all their fancy equipment. Try their Ice Drip Coffee (RM15, S$4.39), a concentrated cold brew coffee prepared from the finest grade hand-picked coffee beans. Non-coffee drinkers will find it too strong, while caffeine fanatics will fall in love with every taste.

Halal:Not certified but drinks do not contain alcohol
Must-try: Jackfruit Hand Brew Coffee (RM18, ~S$), Classic Blend (RM15, ~S$4.39), Specialty Chocolate Drink (from RM15, ~S$4.39)

Address: 73 Jalan Molek 3/10, Taman Molek, Johor Bahru 81100, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: 11.30am-10pm, Daily
Contact:+60 7 355 5690

21. The Sugar Pantry – Artisan desserts from French-trained pâtissière

The Sugar Pantry, which is literally sugar, spice, and everything nice, is the place to go for cakes, cookies, macarons, and tarts. The cafe’s owner studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, so expect well-executed pastries using technical French baking techniques.

Desserts like the Paris Brest (RM17, S$4.93), which features little choux pastries filled with a deep chocolate cream, and the Matcha Lava Cake (RM20, S$5.85), which has an ooey-gooey middle that matches beautifully with the fresh berries and ice cream served on the side, demonstrate that skill.

Halal:Not certified but no meats are served and all ingredients come from halal-certified suppliers
Must-try: Burnt Cheesecake (RM18, ~S$5.27), Durian Macaron King (RM32, ~S$9.36)

Address: 11 Jalan Molek 1/9, Taman Molek, Johor Bahru 81100, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: 10am-7pm, Daily
Contact:+60 17 770 7897

– Near JB –

22. Off Day Cafe – Zen ambience with Korean desserts

Off Day Cafe has a minimalist look with soothing ivory tones against grey concrete, yet their food is anything but. This JB cafe serves a wide range of cuisines, including Australian breakfast sets, Korean desserts, and Malaysian coffee.

If you want to photograph your food, this JB cafe provides plenty of Instagrammable desserts. With its mountain of strawberries over fresh cream and waffle, the Strawberry Bubble Waffle (RM23, S$6.68) is a sight to behold. There’s also the Strawberry Shortcake (RM13, S$3.78), which is shaped like a rabbit and has strawberries as ears.

Halal:No
Must-try:  Dalgona Coffee (RM15, ~S$4.36), Strawberry Tartine (RM20, ~S$5.81), OD Breakfast (RM30, ~S$8.72)

Address: 57 Jalan Eko Botani 3/7, Gelang Patah 79100, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: 10am-6pm, Daily
Contact:+60 7 585 9539

23. Keijometo – Industrial-style cafe known for their matcha

From a distance, Keijometo appears to be a decaying and abandoned structure rather than a cafe. However, the crowds and lines to get in will give you a hint that there are treats inside.

This JB cafe is best known for its matcha (from RM9, S$2.61). They have four varieties to pick from, with options based on origin, cultivator, and flavour profile – similar to wine in a fine restaurant.

The fashionable Japanese-inspired food on the menu, such as Mentaiko Tamagoyaki Sando (RM18, S$5.25) and Chicken Katsu Curry (RM24, S$6.98), complements the Japanese motif. Dessert sandwiches like Matcha Red Bean Sando (RM15, S$4.36) are also worth a try.

Halal:No
Must-try: Chicken Katsu Sando (RM18, ~S$5.23), Watermelon Lychee Matcha Iced Latte (RM15, ~S$4.36), Matcha Strawberry Sando (RM14, ~S$4.07)

Address: 3 Jalan Chengai, Taman Melodies, Johor Bahru 80250, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am-7pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact:+60 7 331 1825

24. Grumpy Goat & Friends – 2-storey glass house & unique desserts

Glass house cafés are always a pleasure to dine in because of their expansive windows that let in plenty of natural light. Grumpy Goat & Friends is a two-story building with floor-to-ceiling glass panels facing a park in the distance. The design is as inviting on the inside, with potted plants in nooks and air plants hanging from the ceiling.

The menu here has robust Western mains with an Asian twist, like as their Thai-inspired Tom Yum Pizza (RM29, S$8.40), which features a tangy and spicy tomato sauce and fish wrapped in cheese.

The Meltique Beef Sirloin Steak (RM79, S$22.97) is unmistakably their signature dish, relying on a Japanese technique in which fat is pumped into the meat to make it more marbled, resulting in a deeper flavour.

They also have a range of waffles and ice cream named after celebrities like as Rihanna (RM25, S$7.29), Taylor Swift (RM23, S$6.69), and Rihanna’s Sister (RM25, S$7.29).

Halal:Yes
Must-try: Signature Meltique Beef Sirloin (RM79, ~S$22.97), Taylor Swift (RM23, ~S$6.69), Tiramigoat (RM13, ~S$3.78)

Address: Gravity Green, 02 Jalan Suria, Bandar Baru Seri Alam, Masai 81750, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: 10.30am-11pm, Daily
Contact:+60 17 891 1366

25. Rainforest Tree House – Cafe in the rainforest with amazing view

The Rainforest Tree House Cafe allows you to reconnect with nature while savouring a plate of Aglio Olio Mushroom (RM23, S$6.72).

This JB cafe is located 30 minutes outside of Skudai, but the travel is worth it because you get to dine in a gorgeous green forest away from the noise and bustle of the city. In addition, if you’re exhausted from driving, this location also serves as a hotel.

You don’t have to spend the night to sample some of their exquisite treats, many of which are baked in their traditional stone oven. Their Wood Fire Bread (RM18, S$5.27) is a must-order, and it comes with a variety of dips.

Halal:Yes
Must-try: Wood Fire Bread (RM18, ~S$5.27), Mushroom soup (RM21, ~S$6.14), Hungary Chicken (RM21, ~S$6.14) 

Address: 25 Jalan Air Terjun Kampong Sri, Hutan Lipur Gunung Pulai, Kulai 81000, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Wed-Thu 9am-3.30pm | Fri 9am-3.30pm, 6pm-9pm | Sat 8am-4.30pm, 6pm-9pm | Sun 8am-4.30pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact:+60 129309914